Reviewer's Choice

Former University of Pittsburgh faculty member and venture capital fund founder Jay D. Glass,
Ph.D. presents Busted!!! The Big Con: How The Media, Politicians, and Wall Street's Game of
Charades Are Destroying Our Country, a plain-terms expose of deceptions and frauds that the
media, politicians, and Wall Street have used to serve themselves at the expense of America as a
whole. From the charade of hawking subprime mortgages as a sure return and then effectively
betting on them to fail, to manipulating the health care debate to be about who pays the
overinflated insurance and medical costs rather than tackling means to lower them, insider
trading laws that exempt members of Congress, allowing them to profit handsomely off the very
laws they write and pass, to the vanishingly thin distinction between lobbying, campaign
contributions, and outright bribery, and much more, Busted!!! The Big Con lives up to its tell-all
title. A user-friendly, plain-terms "must read" about insidious root causes of injustice, suffering,
and the decline of the middle class in American society, Busted!!! The Big Con is worthy of the
highest recommendation.

When your job is to engage people, you can find out much about them. "A Chair with a View:
Scenes of Heartbreak and Breakthrough in Psychotherapy" is a memoir of sorts from David M.
Sabine who writes from his own perspective as a therapist and what he has seen from his own
chair. Stating that the personal transformations he helped provoke also gave him many lessons of
life, "A Chair with a View" is a unique read with some thoughtful values, very much worth
considering for community library psychology and memoir collections.

Stories of the unexplained and unusual often leave us wanting more. "The Best Ghost Stories
1800-1849: A Classic Ghost Anthology" is a collection of early nineteenth century ghost stories
collected under one cover, presenting a unique perspective on this dawn of horrors early roots
and their connections to our modern day. "The Best Ghost Stories 1800-1849" is a choice pick
with stories from many legendary authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving, very
much recommended reading.

When life is on the brink of loss, a parent finds them struggling to do anything they can. "A
Crisis of Heart & Hope: A Premature Birth Spiritual Care Guide for Parents, Families and
Caregivers" is a guide for parents facing this potential tragedy, and how they can help themselves
and their child in this taxing time for all around. With practical wisdom for keeping one's mind
and soul composed, "A Crisis of Heart & Hope" is a strongly recommended pick for those who
are facing this rough crisis.

A generation unsure of where it wants to go. "Acid Indigestion Eyes" is a collection of essays
from Wayne Lockwood as he ponders on the generation of the 1990s, and their ennui with the
world. Lockwood presents many thoughts and ideas for the 90s generation future, discussing
their pop culture icons and how they will lead us forward. "Acid Indigestion Eyes" is both
humorous and thoughtful, very much recommended.

The Economic Studies Shelf

The way money has been used over the centuries has constantly changed and evolved. "A
Treatise on the Alteration of Money: Sources in Early Modern Economics, Ethics, and Law"
discusses the developments in economic theory over the past few hundred years, looking at the
economic thinkers of the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, as Juan De Mariana compiles them
as a study for the first time in English. "A Treatise on the Alteration of Money" is an excellent
addition to any economic studies collection.

To require a job that allows you to pay your bills is heretical to some. "Looking Up at the Bottom
Line: The Struggle for the Living Wage!" is a compilation of events on the battle for a liveable
wage. Richard R. Troxell discusses the battles on this road, stating that the current minimum
wage laws are not enough, and leave many Americans trying to work multiple jobs and still
struggling to get by. "Looking Up at the Bottom Line" comes with its own plan to rescue millions
of Americans from poverty, making it very much recommended reading for those who wish to
pursue greater social justice in modern America.

The Money/Finance Shelf

As more money is poured into banks, more security becomes vital. "Privacy Crisis Banking:
Bank Secrecy Plan & Resource Guide to Protect Identity, Money, and Property" discusses the
importance of security and privacy when managing one's personal finances and accounts, how to
prevent identity theft, and other concerns keep in mind for when banks go wrong. "Privacy Crisis
Banking" is a choice pick for anyone worried about their personal finances.

The Memoir Shelf

Sharing belief can all too often prove difficult. "Return to Tyendinaga: The Story of Jim and
Melba Loft, Baha'i Pioneers" who in 1949 sought to bring the Baha'i faith to the First Nations
people of Canada. Their mission did not come easily, and their daughter recounts their journey of
self-driven mission. "Return to Tyendinaga" is a choice pick for anyone seeking a memoir of
faith and a history of Baha'i in Canada.

A little reward somehow keeps pushing us forward in spite of all rationality. "Little Miss Merit
Badge" follows Ronda Beaman as she discusses her own sort of addiction of her young life, an
addiction that plagued her ever since: earning merit badges. Demonstrating how this can follow
her into adulthood, Ronda Beaman writes frankly and humorously in this original memoir. "Little
Miss Merit Badge" is a fine addition to any general memoir collection.

Born on a Buzzard's Stump
Alva Harris
Boutique of Quality Books Publishing Company
9781937084127, $18.99, www.boutiqueofqualitybooks.com

A lust for adventure fueled by curiosity is an adventure that will never end. "Born on a Buzzard's
Stump: The Epic Saga of a Man and His Myth" is a memoir from Alva Harris as he recalls his
unique journey through life and what he learned and experienced all along the way. From
hunting, fishing, mining, being a soldier and academic, he brings an experienced view of life to it
all. "Born on a Buzzard's Stump" is a fine read with wisdom and humor, much
recommended.

A life in Hollywood is more than a breakout role well past the retirement age. "Where's the
Watch?!" a memoir from Len Lesser, a long time Hollywood actor who gained his own place in
pop culture as he appeared in the hit sitcom "Seinfeld" throughout the shows run. A world war II
veteran who got an academic degree in economics, he delve into acting and made it his passion.
Providing a view of Hollywood from the common man, "Where's the Watch?!" is an excellent
pick for fans of the man's work and Hollywood memoirs in general.

A seemingly perfect life can be destroyed as easy as a house of cards. "Life Not Typical: How
Special Needs Parenting Changed My Faith and My Song" is a memoir of faith and parenting
from Jennifer Shaw as a rough time in her life that left her with a miscarriage that destroyed her,
without a father, and a child with unexplainable behavior. She tells her story of being taken to the
limit, her son's Sensory Processing Disorder, and how faith let her survive it all. "Life Not
Typical" is a fine pick that will ring true with other parents coping with their child's special
needs.

With dreams, it can be easy to lose sight of them and what they mean to us. "Rise and Fall of a
Track Star" is a memoir from O. Keeys as she tells her own story of being on the brink of
greatness only to have it all crash down on her. From the shock of motherhood to coming to the
reality of her future, she shares a driven read of facing life and making the best out of what ya
have. "Rise and Fall of a Track Star" is a fine pick for those seeking memoirs of youth.

There are many paths to wholeness. "Freedom Technique" is a motivational memoir from Yuri
Spilny, as he offers philosophical thought on many ins and outs of our own moves to a free mind
and being. From faith, our needs and wants, and keeping a clear head for what really matters,
"Freedom Technique" offers much to think about, highly recommended.

Oji
WT Naud
Grovesnor Square Press
1022 Buena Vista Road
Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
9780615573762, $19.95, www.www.ojispygirlsathtegate.com
Temptation can be a quick downfall. "Oji: Spy Girls at the Gate" is a sort of memoir from WT
Naud, as he recounts his time working with the Amy Security Agency in Post-War Japan.
Charged with protecting codebreakers from the enticing Eurasian spies that were quick to get
info on MacArthur's plan, Naud comes with much humor about what was done to put it all
together. "Oji: Spy Girls at the Gate" is a fine and choice pick for community library military
memoir collections.

Love can remain strong, even after nearly half a century. "The Blood Quilt: A Memoir of Love
Lost and Found" is a heart-warming memoir from Daniel C. Friend who delves into the love he
lost due to familial strife, and how they lost each other by what they thought was forever. As they
lived their lives, they soon realize they never truly forgot. "The Blood Quilt" is a strong addition
to any personal memoir collection and for a reader looking for a story of lost love found.

Losing a child can do quite the number on your life. "A Mosaic Heart: Reshaping the Shards of a
Shattered Life" is a wise read from Terry Jones-Brady as she recounts the loss of her daughters in
their short lives as they battled cystic fibrosis. As she recounts her gauntlet of tragedy, Terry
brings a moving and wise read that will resonate with those who have been overtaken by their
own losses. "A Mosaic Heart" is a fine addition to any memoir collection, highly
recommended.

In no time, a serene life can be utterly destroyed. "Room 939: 15 Minutes of Horror, 20 Years of
Healing" is a memoir of the horrors faced by Jenny Lynn Anderson as she was raped over twenty
years ago, and the fall out of the event that left her feeling less of a woman, unworthy of life. She
tells her story of how she found her healing and how she put her life back together. "Room 939"
is a tragic story with strength that others who have experienced this horror can take solace
in.

The Fiction Shelf

Science is an avenue to many changes, and how we face them makes for intriguing challenge.
"Requisite Variety" is a collection of short fiction from Lior Samson, as he presents unique
explorations of the problems mankind will face in the future, as they advance technology, push
our evolution forward, and conquer death. "Requisite Variety" is an excellent and unique
compilation that shouldn't be overlooked.

Daring to make a difference can make one many enemies. "Angels at Sunset" follows the
continuing story of the Jessica Radford trilogy, about a woman who has survived all consuming
fires and made her moves to better the lives of women. But this time the better life she seeks
must be her own, as she is in the sights of murder, and it may take her family with it too. "Angels
at Sunset" is an excellent pick for community library historical fiction collections.

Nothing makes sense when it all comes down to it. "WTF?" is a compilation of short stories
focusing on the bizarre nature of the world we're in and the world we seem to be in. From the
challenges of politeness, dinosaur cults, regrets of drunken lust, cults, and much more, this
compilation dances around genre and time period, "WTF?" is an original and much
recommended pick for fiction collections that want to wander far off the beaten path.

In love, we find so much we don't. "Mating in Captivity" is a novel exploring the relationship and
the struggles of mating in the modern world. From boredom to the obsessive desire for children
and embracing the idea of monogamy and life's march into deep middle age, and our lives putting
so many kinks in it. With humor and honesty throughout, "Mating in Captivity" is a fine pick for
those seeking an honest and frank novel.

Survival was a day to day struggle in the time of the Texas Republic. "All Across Texas: Bents
Fort to Galveston 1837" is a novel of the era, as Frank Lewis tells of Caleb Landers, a man
whose wanted in the United States and is fleeing the Mexican army. Struggling to get by, he joins
the Texas Republic in revolution against Mexico, working with American Indians and finding
much to make him regret his decision. "All Across Texas" is a fine pick for those seeking a
riveting work of historical fiction.

A pursuit of music is not one that ever goes easily. "Vivaldi's Muse" is a historical novel
following Annina Giro, protege of Vivaldi. The opera singer has a bright future ahead of her, but
losing the way will seem easy as romance and family try so hard to pull her way from it all, and
her artistry grows every so harder to continue. "Vivaldi's Muse" is an excellent pick for fans of
classical music and historical romance.

Nostalgia drives our lives, as we search for meaning in an existence that is all too brief. Mike Corbett's novel "Mr. Nachron's List" spins a tale of southeastern Florida and a struggling individual named Ron Maddock, who tries to put together the pieces of his life. Yet he feels as though something is missing, even when everything appears to be going his way. "Mr. Nachron's List" is a thoughtful read of life that will entertain and leave the reader asking questions.

Death is something that can elude. "Repeaters" is a spin of romance and death from Erica
Ferencik, as she tells a tale of repeaters, murdered beings who cannot find a final demise until
they find true love, something so hard to do when the wounds of their cruel fates seem so
apparent. Dr. Astra Nathanson thought she had it all, but tragedy makes her realize she didn't
have what she really wanted. "Repeaters" is an original and much recommended novel, not to be
missed.

One last moment of inaction sends the country to its doom. "The Eagle Has Crashed" is a novel
of twenty years into the future as America spirals into an economic collapse and the chaos that
follows, and the impact it had on a small Ohio town. Proving a unique story with commentary on
our current woes, "The Eagle Has Crashed" is a thoughtful novel with a solid warning on the
troubles that an inactive government can bring.

A brawl leads to personal stardom. "Stay Tuned" tells the story of producer turned anchor
Melissa Moore breaks up a brawl and takes the brawlers' place, but finds that her TV network is
crumbling in turmoil and her home life isn't doing much better; she has a potentially cheating
husband and perhaps a stalker on her tail. A story of everything going wrong just as it's going
right, "Stay Tuned" is a riveting and much recommended piece of Chick lit that shouldn't be
missed.

Kyleah's Tree
Janet Muirhead Hill
Raven Publishing
PO Box 2866, Norris, MT 59745
9780982737798, $12.00, www.janetmuirheadhill.com
The world can seem so hateful to a youth trying to comprehend it all. "Kyleah's Tree" tells the
tale of the struggles of young Kyleah Ralston, abandoned by her father and family. Not getting
along with her foster family, she turns to flee it all with her foster brother, and their journey takes
them across America and into Canada. Kyleah quickly learns many lessons of life, with perhaps
the true meaning of family. "Kyleah's Tree" is a thoughtful and much recommended read for
youth fiction collections.

One's belief can be so strong that nothing can defer you. "Chopin in the Attic" is a novel
following Belle O'Shane, a young woman who claims her visions are from God herself, copying
down his words in her journey, seeing things no one has ever seen. When a doctor diagnoses her
with epilepsy and states her visions were simply a byproduct of that, her faith is challenged, and
she puts away her journal, until years later when she has another thought of her visions. "Chopin
in the Attic" is a unique tale of faith, life, and what the world is to us, highly recommended.

A time rift can mess everything up. "Taft 2012" is an unusual exploration a what if scenario that
no one ever thought of - unwilling one term president William Howard Taft finds himself flung a
century forward and suddenly the presidency is all the more tempting. With neither of the parties
considering him, he delves into the very thing that did his first term in - a third party run against
both parties. "Taft 2012" is biting and thoughtful political satire in a time where everyone may be
fed up business as usual.

The existence of evil is trying to anyone who calls themselves faithful in God's goodness.
"Justice Quinn" is a Christian novel, following Drew McKenzie and his connection to the
Driscoll family. Through his strong bond, the face each other's secrets, but Justice Quinn Driscoll
proves to have unique answers to what plagues them. "Justice Quinn" is a fine pick for Christian
fiction collections, seeking to discuss the notions of God's justice and the bonds of family.

America is a nation founded by worlds colliding. "Color of the Day" is an inspirational read from
Gary Armstead, as he crafts a novel connecting the meeting of worlds, from the urban
downtrodden areas of Chicago through a man driven to raise above it who meets head on with a
white Irish catholic woman, the two learn much about the world through one another. "Color of
the Day" is a driven read with plenty to ponder, highly recommended.

When everything seems to be haze, telling what's real is a greater challenge than most can
handle. "The Scholar of Moab" is a unique comedic novel from Steven L. Peck, telling of a series
of events surrounding the mountain town of Moab, Utah. A mother with a missing baby, alien
abductions, dead beat fathers, Peck presents a world that seems all too real in the 1970s. "The
Scholar of Moab" is a choice addition to any general fiction collection.

Millions lost their family's worth due to hate. "Emeralds Never Fade" is a story of Holocaust
aftermath, as families are scattered and Germans, both Jewish and gentile, try to put together
their lives together once more. As corruption reeks in business, one man uncovers a plot hoping
to seize upon the wrongfully seized assets of the genocide. A story of family heirlooms and
people trying to set things right, "Emeralds Never Fade" is a fine and recommended read, not to
be overlooked.

With high society comes high society's vices. "The Hypnotist" is a novel following Marta
Baldwin, a woman who has chosen to abandon her privilege to work with the poor. An encounter
with a hypnotist that trances women into brothels leads her to clash with them when her assistant
goes missing. Having to wade through the worst of San Francisco to find her friend and the truth,
"The Hypnotist" proves to be a riveting read, hard to put down.

The Fantasy/SciFi Shelf

Enslaving the living was ruled immoral, but what of the dead? "The Fields" is a unique novel of
the post-Civil War South - with zombies! Landowner Billy Fletcher is visited by a man named
Abraham, who offers him a new source of labor to replace his freed slaves: the slaves of his
father, returned from the dead. But as Billy ponders his actions, he asks himself if holding the
dead back from the freedom of death is really worth it. A surprisingly thought-provoking zombie
novel, "The Fields" is a fine read that shouldn't be overlooked.

Author Darrell Bain describes the possibility of selective racial genocide through the release of
horrifying biological weapons in his chilling novel, The Melanin Apocalypse. Drawing upon
research in microbiology, as well as real-life predictions of the creation of virus or prion weapons
that could theoretically annihilate humans selectively by race, Bain has crafted a blood-curdling
tale in the hope that the atrocities he personally fears will never become reality. In The Melanin
Apocalypse, a deadly man-made biological weapon is targeting black and Arabic human beings
worldwide, with catastrophic results. Race riots erupt, and a corrupt rumor spreads that the
Center for Disease Control is behind the plague, causing angry blacks to lay siege to the very
institution that is desperately trying to devise a cure. A tense story of merciless ethnic genocide
and the bravery of daring heroes who risk their lives to create a cure, The Melanin Apocalypse
remains gripping to the very end.

Some mysteries are meant to be kept secret. "The Annunaki Enigma: Creation" is the first entry
into Symm Haws McCord's metaphysical apocalypse series, following aging Zach Donovan as he
may have let the closely guarded secret he was meant to keep slip into the hands of a journalist.
With the secret of forces of other worlds and the fate of the planet in danger of causing the world
more problems, "The Annunaki Enigma" is a fast paced read with plenty to entice for fans of the
style and genre. Also recommended is the third entry, "The Annunaki Enigma: Armageddon
2012" (9780984514274, $22.95), continuing the ongoing crisis on a universal scale.

War's hunger cannot be satiated. "Kendrick and Sara of Draconia" is a fantasy from K. T. Tran as
she tells of souls connected in spite of distance, and how they must meet to stop the rebirth of the
God of War. A story of love, its power for good, and how it is needed to beat evil, "Kendrick and
Sara of Draconia" is an excellent and choice read, not to be missed for those looking for a unique
spin on fantasy.

Tragedy can turn to horror so very quickly. "Pilgrim of the Sky" is a fantasy as Maddie Angler is
grieving over her lost boyfriend. But truth reveals that he has simply moved onto a new
existence, as a god, and not a benevolent one. As she enters a world of wonder she never existed,
she realizes her break up will be a lot difficult than she ever imagined. "Pilgrim of the Sky" is an
excellent and much recommended pick for fantasy readers.

I, Charles Darwin
Nickell John Romjue
Wheatmark
610 Delano Street, Suite 104
Tucson, AZ 85705
9781604946451, $7.95, www.wheatmark.com
There is nothing a scientist loves more than the chance to find greater knowledge. "I, Charles
Darwin: Being the Journal of His Visitation to Earth in the Year 2009" is a unique story from
Nickell John Romjue, as he brings forth the originator of the theory of evolution and places him
with the ability to gain further knowledge one hundred and fifty years after his publication of the
Origin of Species. A story of science and looking at the clash of faith and science, "I, Charles
Darwin" proves endlessly entertaining and much recommended reading.

To cure the plague of aging would be a discovery with much weight in our world. "The
Immortalists" is a scientific thriller as a biologist hoping to save his daughter finds something
that could change humanity, and this discovery has many factions surrounding them are grabbing
at this secret that has been sought after for ages..."The Immortalists" is a riveting read with plenty
to consider, a top pick for those looking for a science-driven thriller.

Through centuries, we gain insight on what drew our ancestors through their paths. "The Legacy"
is a novel covering two hundred years of history, placing itself in the 1920s, and our near future,
as a family of the twenty second century looks back. Discussing the concerns of our world and
how they are changing, yet still remaining the same for years to come, "The Legacy" is a
thoughtful read with much to consider and ponder of the world, highly recommended.

In the pursuit of justice and purging corruption, there is plenty to get in one's way. "House of
Secrets" is a novel of fantasy from Jennie Walters, who creates a story of Halia and her crusade
against a thief who has stolen the office of governor in Terun. With dragons and other bizarre
creatures making her journey more difficult, Halia must find unique allies to find a worthwhile
solution. "House of Secrets" is an exciting work of fantasy, very much worth considering.

Humanity is a strange and unusual species. "Traveling in Space" is a unique spin of science
fiction as a group of travelers from deeper space come across the strange blue planet of Earth and
begin to observe the unusual life that lives there, a people who are both self-destructive and
creative and impossible for the outside to truly understand. With much humor and much to think
about, "Traveling in Space" is a fine pick, not to be overlooked.

The Poetry Shelf

We can try to make something flawless, only to learn there is no such thing. "A Perfect Lawn?"
discusses the long path to perfection we seek, as seasoned veteran of life C. G. Ferrel touches on
his journey through his life. With a bit of humor and frankness, "A Perfect Lawn?" is worth
considering for any poetry fan. "Fading Star": The Light/slowly dims./The applause/begins to
fade.//The actor,/No longer wanted,/steps quietly/from the stage.

Throughout the world, many of the same problems are faced, but we all face them quite
differently. "The Vanishing Point That Whistles" is a compilation of poetry from many
Romanian poets as they discuss the many aspects of Romanian life and the essence of it all. For
any international poetry collection, "The Vanishing Point That Whistles" is an excellent
compilation that shouldn't be overlooked, highly recommended. "The Strength of Leaves" by
George Vasilievici: in the end the leaves separate their fingers/and spread their palms wide
open./billions of small fists now crush the light./only when the fist opens/can I see you beside me
and I plan/to teach them all to give up boxing/and sleep at night/with their palms spread wide
open.

There are essences of life that simple text cannot catch alone. "Memory Wing" is a memoir
through poetry, as Bill Lavender provides a long poetic style that seeks to explain his views of
the world and memories in a unique lyrical poem that tells its long story with verse. "Memory
Wing" is a unique and experimental adaptation of poetry and memoir, much recommended.

Through faith, we gain a bit of soulfulness. "Swimming in Moses' Well" is a collection of poetry
surrounding the book of Numbers in the Torah and Old Testament, as Yakov Azriel delivers a bit
of religiously charged poetry in our life and our push forward. "Swimming in Moses' Well" has
plenty of unique thought, very much worth considering. "After the Sin": There is the earth/There
are the heavens./And there is a ladder.//"Climb!": What happens, though,/When someone has no
feet?/And if there are feet,/There are no hands?/And if there are both hands and feet,/There is no
dream?//Grant me, please,/O Lord,/the wings of a dove/and I will rise/To You;/But if not,/Gift
me at least a bird's voice --/I will try/To awake at dawn,/I will try/To sing you/A new song.

Under the guide of friendlyness, it can be difficult to free yourself from something quite
detrimental. "Instructions for Killing the Jackal" is a collection of poetry from Erica Wright who
comes together with unique thought of a world both wonderful and violent. With a unique style
that's hard to replicate, "Instructions for Killing the Jackal" is a choice pick for any poetry
collection. "The Story of Horses": Spilling bleach behind the cabinets/leaving mothballs in the
closets,//we remember what we can't keep away/and who won't stay long enough,//run through
them alphabetically/like a catalogue of trees in unexplored country//or neighbor's backyards
where children dig,/find then halve worms to watch them carry on.

As the world hits you hard, you gain a clearer view of it. "Peculiar Honors" is a collection of
poetry from Sharon Cumberland as she considers life and the unusual events of life and what
they ultimately teach us about it all. "Peculiar Honors" is a fine assortment of poetry, very much
recommended reading. "Unreasonable Woman": Sometimes, alone at home, I say into the
air/"Bastard! Thieves!" or sometimes,/"I love you", to nobody, in order to hear/my voice, and to
address the people/who ought to have been here, fighting/with me, whom I could resent for
hemming/me in so that I could never have/this solitude. For not loving me enough,/or not
appreciating my feelings./"I love you" I say to the one/who did not believe me, who never came
here,/that thief who let my hair grow gray/without him, that bastard.

A nation defeated, a nation with regrets. "Enigma" is a collection of poetry from Ingeborg
Bachmann, famous for being one of the leading German speaking poets following World War II.
A native Austrian, she viewed much as Europe, and used her work to speak of what was
important to her as a German and as a woman during a time women's liberation became an
important issue. "Enigma" is an excellent addition to any historical world poetry collection.
"Hotel de la Paix": The rose-load falls silent form the walls,/and through the carpet shine earth
and soil./The heart-light of the lamp fades./Darkness. Steps./The bolt has slid across in front of
death.

The Self-Help Shelf

Visualization can help when crawling towards the goals in one's life. "Drawing Solutions: How
Visual Goal Setting Will Change Your Life" is a guide to using visual art to help readers reach
out to attain a more realistic grasp of what one wants out of life. From career goals to everyday
life goals and much more, Patti Dobrowolski seeks to inspire people to push themselves forward
and express them more completely. "Drawing Solutions" is a fine pick for motivational
collections.

It can often be difficult to find something of worth and keep it for a lifetime. "The Frog
Whisperer: A 3-Step Approach to Finding Lasting Love" is a unique discussion of romance and
love from Jane Atkinson who discusses on how to cope with the often frustrating dating scene
and gain a more complete control over it so that one can find the one worthy of sharing their life
with. "The Frog Whisperer" is a must for those who are struggling to find romance or want to
make the best of what they have.

Embracing the moment can provide much important clarity for the world. "A Minute for Me:
Learning to Savor Sixty Seconds" is an inspirational read from Megan McDonough as she
advises readers to take a bit of time from their lives, embrace it, and gain a more complete
understanding of their lives challenges, appreciating what they have, and pushing forward on the
right way. "A Minute for Me" is an inspirational and much recommended read for self-help and
inspirational collections.

There are little things that can improve your golf game, just as there are little things that can help
your career. "3 Off the Tee: Make it Happen - A Healthy, Competitive Approach to Achieving
Personal Success" is a guide from Lorii Myers as she provides inspirational wisdom, using her
long time experience as manager and successful entrepreneur. Encouraging readers to rise above
their status quo, she tells readers to make it happen, and gives tips on how to make that dream a
reality. "3 Off the Tee" is a positive and much recommended read for those who want great
things for their career.

You only got one of them, so you better make it a good one. "Ten: How Would You Rate Your
Life?" is a Christian inspirational guide from Terry A. Smith who advises readers to drive
themselves forward and reach out to create a more moving bit of life. Encouraging readers to
look towards faith, know when to make a change, and makes dreams a real thing, "Ten: How
Would You Rate Your Life" is filled with practical advice for those who want to reach out and
make their life worth rating a perfect score.

It's not a bad idea to be a little crazy. "Share My Insanity: It Improves Everything" is an
inspirational book from Francesca De Grandis as she advises readers to bring in their own chaos
to life and fully embrace it. Advising readers of any spiritual walk in life to break through and
find their own endeavor, "Share My Insanity" is an inclusive call to improve one's own life with
its unique brand of humor, very much recommended.

The value of manhood is often misunderstood. "The True Measure of a Man: How Perceptions of
Success, Achievement & Recognition Fail Men in Difficult Times" discusses masculinity during
times that challenge it. Richard E. Simmons writes with a positive mindset that encourages men
to follow their thoughts and ideas in trying to succeed in crisis, being true to themselves while
remembering when to defer their pride. "The True Measure of a Man" is a positive and much
recommended read for men who have little idea what manhood means anymore.

The Theatre/Cinema Shelf

One of the major theaters of the vaudeville era, "If You Can Play Scranton: A Theatrical History"
discusses the theater which earned prominence as a major platform of vaudeville, big band
concerts, comedy, and many other performance art aspects. To this day, Scranton still serves as a
major pinnacle of show business in Pennsylvania, serving as a launch pad for careers. "If You
Can Play Scranton" is a wise and much recommended read for theatrical study collections.

Decades of horror films have been well equipping viewers with what they need to survive the
inevitable zombie apocalypse. "Know Your Zombies: Test Your Brains Before They Are Eaten"
is a trivia and game book that discusses the countless zombie films over the past few decades.
With plenty of questions, puzzles, and much more to quiz someone's zombie know how, "Know
Your Zombies" is a choice pick for those who want to review what they've learned from their
misspent youth.

The Psychology Shelf

Many things of our lives are decided at conception. "Life Before Birth: The Hidden Script That
Rules Our Lives" discusses our genetics and the impact of conditions on pregnant mothers and
what they can do to the unborn child. Stress, drug use of any type, and much more have untold
effects on the future of a child, and Dr. Arthur Janov provides an intriguing and deep discussion
of these factors and how we can try to gain a greater understanding of them. Stating that a more
unified field of psychotherapy that tries to connect a bigger picture of one's future, "Life Before
Birth" is an excellent pick for any psychology or biology collection, highly recommended.

The Political Science Shelf

America has assembled quite the history in merely two hundred years. "The American
Challenge" traces the long history of the country, its leaders, and its conflicts, with particular
attention paid to the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Complete with a citizenship test and answer key, "The American Challenge" asks readers to learn
the same knowledge that is required of all American immigrants. "The American Challenge" is a
thoughtful breakdown of America's eventful history, recommended.

A discussion that involves shouting isn't much of a discussion at all. "Chasing Glenn Beck: A
Personal Experiment in Reclaiming Our Hijacked Political Conversation" is a unique memoir
from Michael Charney, a Republican who believes that the fear-driven hardcore right wing fringe
is destroying his party. Through an adventure on twitter and discussing with other conservatives
on the direction of the party, "Chasing Glenn Beck" is a fascinating discussion on today's
political climate, highly recommended.

Capitalism has served us mostly well, but it does not mean we can't improve upon it. "America
Beyond Capitalism: Reclaiming Our Wealth, Our Liberty, & Our Democracy" discusses the
fractures that reside in America's current capitalist system, and how its problems are running
deep and causing many problems surrounding our liberty and democracy, author Gar Alperovitz
explains that capitalism should be second to those ideals, despite in the public spectrum it being
placed first. "America Beyond Capitalism" is very much recommended reading, a valuable
addition to the modern public discourse.

The Judaic Studies Shelf

In celebration, there is also faith. "Festpredigten: Twenty Festival Sermons" is a collection of
sermons from Isaac Rosenberg, produced in five years at the turn of the twentieth century. These
sermons were aimed at inspiration, celebrating the faith to uplift listeners, instead of
condemnation, which was often the message of his contemporaries. With positive and driven
thought that rings true today, "Festpredigten" is an excellent addition to any Judaic studies
collection that focuses on historic sermons and speeches.

As we advance in age, we ask questions of our purpose and what it means to us. "Seekers of
Meaning: Baby Boomers, Judaism, and the Pursuit of Healthy Aging" discusses the challenges
that many aging Jews are facing as they enter the later stages of their life. Discussing the
struggles that come with the aging generation, facing the twilight of one's parents and the
maturity of one's children, and much more, Rabbi Richard Address offers traditional faith as
guidance in these trying times. "Seekers of Meaning" is an excellent and choice collection, highly
recommended.

With thousands of years of existence, the Talmud can often be daunting for modern readers.
"Charting the Sea of Talmud: A Visual Method of Understanding the Talmud" is a visual guide
to understanding the ins and outs of the Talmud, the principle Jewish text. Offering many
diagrams to help readers gain a better understanding of all around about the book. "Charting the
Sea of Talmud" is a strong pick for any student of the Talmud who wants some aspects of the
text made clearer.

The Crafts Shelf

Classic is always in. "Vintage Impressions Jewelry" is a do-it-yourself jewelry guide from Terry
Ricioli and Annie's Attic, as they channel vintage styles for modern creations to create a piece
that's timeless and brings a bit of classic nobility to anyone's wardrobe. Many designs are
discussed with full color photographs all throughout, making "Vintage Impressions Jewelry " a
valuable pick for anyone who wants to design their own accessories with a classical tint.

A pen can be far more than simply a writing implement. "The Pen Turner's Bible: The Art of
Creating Custom Pens" is a guide to those who want to apply their woodworking skills to pens,
as author Richard Kleinhenz brings readers through the basics of many types of pen, inviting
readers to use his advice and then embrace their creativity the rest of the way. A full color and
comprehensive manual, "The Pen Turner's Bible" is a choice pick for crafts and woodworking
collections.

The Art Shelf

Through many cultures, there are many languages, but art can speak to them all. "International
Painting Annual 1" is a full color collection of some of the best works, 129 chosen out of
thousands submitted to the exhibit, this proves to be a fascinating compilation for those seeking a
wide sampling of international art. "International Painting Annual 1" is a must for any
international art fan who is seeking a solid and complete variety, highly recommended.

The Mystery/Suspense Shelf

Over a hundred million dollars often makes things well worth the risk. "Dakharo Heist" is a
novel of Daniel Webb, international thief's daring heist of $150,000,000 dollars from an oil
tanker that is being used for a transaction between rogue states. Faced with vicious Somali
pirates and rival thieves and warlords, this heist is a big payday, but Webb will question if it's
worth his life. "Dakharo Heist" is a fine read for thriller collections.

Safety is a myth. "The Safety Expert" is a novel following Ben Keller as the world is out to break
his bubble of safety that he so direly wanted to protect himself in. As a cast of intriguing
characters with their own characters threaten the safety he so desired, Ben sees an opportunity to
break out of it himself, and claim vengeance on what made him so paranoid in the first place.
"The Safety Expert" is a fine read that will keep the pages turning.

Far above the world, human nature's darkest side shines through. "Murder on Aconcagua" is a
collection of seven mysteries set on the highest points of the world's seven continents. Creating a
unique assortment of mystery set in the far flung reaches of different cultures, the murders which
range from traditional to masterful schemes, "Murder on Aconcagua" proves to be a masterful
and recommended read for community and library mystery collections.

Peace rarely comes to those who seek it. "Fairhaven" follows Jake Mosby as he tries to enjoy his
retirement. But a serial killer on the loose brings him back to the force, and his family doesn't
want him to rest either. But not every rouse from his pursuit of rest is a bad one as love may
come with it all as well. "Fairhaven" is a uniquely character driven mystery, very much
recommended reading.

Sometimes the only way you can maintain your innocence is to do the law's job for them. "Slaves
on Horseback" is a novel following survivor and accused Nick Shepherd, as he finds himself a
wanted terrorist. As he finds truth, he finds another brand of truth, a faith that will spur him
forward. "Slaves on Horseback" is a riveting thriller that weaves spirituality in for a unique
tale.

The Photography Shelf

Photography isn't just for humans anymore. "Pet Photography for Fun" is a guide for pet lovers and would-be photographers who want tips on transforming their photography experiments with their pets and into something truly memorable. Animals aren't always the most cooperative of creatures when it comes to photography, and Susan Ley advises readers on how to make the most out of the dilemma. "Pet Photography for Fun" is a strongly recommended pick for community and library pets and photography collections.

The Holiday Shelf

Just because there's snow all over it doesn't mean it isn't the west. "Christmas Campfire
Companion: Stories from 14 of Today's Top Western Writers" is an assortment of stories charged
with the good old western style of story telling when the snow Christmas season comes along.
With plenty to enjoy for western fans with an undying year round Christmas spirit, "Christmas
Campfire Companion" is a choice and much recommended anthology, not to be missed.

The Literary Studies Shelf

The culture of the Native cultures of the America provide a fascinating enigma. "Legends of
Guatemala" is a translation of this novel from Miguel Angel Asturias, who transforms the vast
resource of Mayan mythology and legend into a surreal yet intriguing experience. Originally
published in 1930, it is presented in English by Kelly Washbourne, "Legends of Guatemala" is a
core addition to any international literature collection.

Times change, and what defines the American Plains also has changed. "Natural Theologies:
Essays About Literature of the New Middle West" discusses the changes of modern American
Midwest literature, and the writers and pets speaking on the current issues of the debate. "Natural
Theologies" is a fine addition to any literary studies collection, proving a scholar and
comprehensive look at the modern regional literature.

The Business Shelf

A good idea is the foundation of any good business. "From Idea to Exit: The Entrepreneurial
Journey" is a guide for aspiring entrepreneurs who wan to strike out with their ideas and make
the most out of their ideas for good business, using them well, and knowing when it's time to
move on. Aimed at small business people who want to get an idea rolling and keep acting on
their ideas throughout their careers, "From Idea to Exit" is a fine pick for anyone who wants to
act well in business, highly recommended.

How do some people form connections so easily yet others struggle? "Switched-On Networking:
Balance Your Brain for Networking Success" is a guide to improving one's networking skills,
stating how to make that strong first impression in any meeting, whether it be physical, or as is
becoming more and more common, online. With plenty of information on creating strong bonds
that are mutually beneficial, "Switched-On Networking" is a strongly recommended pick for
business managers and business people in general.

The Biography Shelf

A goofy kid with glasses is credited for getting the music of the late 20th century rolling. "This'll
Be the Day: The Life and Legacy of Buddy Holly" looks at the life and music of Buddy Holly,
and his inspiration on the genre of rock and roll and everything that has spawned out of it. From
the Beatles to the modern music and much more, Maury Dean does well in connecting Holly to
the figures of popular music in the past six decades. "This'll Be the Day" is a strong pick for
musical biography collections, highly recommended.

How does one reach the top of the Pentagon? "Circle of Service" is a memoir from Richard P.
Bessette following the rise of Michael W. Wynne, who rose to the Pentagon's top civilian post in the Air Force,
only to be forced to resign in 2008. Following his career and the events that led to the
resignation, Bessette provides an intriguing look inside the Pentagon and what goes on in the
American Defense department. "Circle of Service" is an insightful and recommended read, not to
be missed for biography and military collections.

The Cookbook Shelf

Fresh cooking is something to attain for greater health and richer flavor. "Fresh & Easy Kosher
Cooking: Ordinary Ingredients, Extraordinary Meals" is a general cookbook with the rule of
keeping kosher for many original dishes all throughout. Approaching two hundred easy to follow
directions with many full color photographs accompaniment, side dishes, and other food related
tips, "Fresh & Easy Kosher Cooking" is an eye catching pick for any cookbook connoisseur who
wants to expand their kosher repertoire.

Good cooking has become the core of keeping people at the dining room table. "Modern Family
Table: Savoring Fresh, Whole Foods with the People You Love" discusses the many angles and
ideas that a parent can do to make the time at the table invaluable, advocating whole and fresh
foods. Dishes are wide and varied from standard meat dishes to vegetarian selections, and
desserts of any sort. Presented in full color with easy to follow recipes, "Modern Family Table" is
a cookbook with a strong message of family, highly recommended.

Sausage is delicious, but it can also be healthy. "Making Healthy Sausages" is a guide from
Stanley and Adam Marianski as they advise readers on how to make the most of their sausage
making techniques and how to make delicious sausages with less of the health downsides
associated with them. From cutting out the fat, reducing salt, to even Kosher and vegetarian
recipes, "Making Healthy Sausages" is an excellent and choice pick for any who love sausage
and want to try their own hand at making their own.

The Parenting Shelf

Parenting is a job that can feel quickly overwhelming. "Practical Parenting Tips" is a new edition
of Vicki Lansky's parenting advisory guide as she grants simple wisdom for dealing with the
daunting endeavor that comes with raising a child from infancy to adulthood and dealing with the
many perils and things that drive parents mad all along the way. With a touch of humor and
plenty of straight forward knowledge, "Practical Parenting" is a top pick for any parent who is
expecting unequaled stress in the next eighteen years.

Teens can be overwhelming in our lives. "Dear Dr. Wes: Real Life Advice for Parents of Teens"
is a parenting guide from Wes Crenshaw, a psychologist with much experience in dealing with
teenagers of many levels. With plenty of frank advice as Crenshaw discusses topics with the
assistance of many teen writers, he presents an intriguing and thoughtful break down of what it
takes to be a good mentor to a teen. "Dear Dr. Wes" is a top pick for parents struggling with their
teens. Also of note is "Dear Dr. Wes: Real Life Advice for Teens" (9780615570419, $13.99) a
more direct advice manual for teenagers from Dr. Wes and his teenage collaborators.

The Social Issues Shelf

Our prison systems are broken. "Inside the Broken California Prison System" is an inside look at
the corruption and bureaucracy of the Californian system as Boston Woodward, an inmate of
quite some years, shares more than his gripes about prison life, providing hard evidence that the
system is broken. Severely prison overcrowding can be likened to cruel and unusual punishment,
and Woodard explains well where rights are broken and shattered. "Inside the Broken California
Prison System" is a fine study of the problems with some solutions in mind, much recommended
reading.

The Pets/Wildlife Shelf

Speaking your pets language can often prove so very difficult. "Secrets of a Pet Whisperer: Stop
Telling Your Animals to Misbehave" is a pet training guide from Terri Steuben as she advises
readers on how to reach out to one's pet and gain a better link with them to train them to more
properly behave. Addressing many common behavior issues and how to address them in the
proper ways, she covers from common puppies and kittens to horses, "Secrets of a Pet
Whisperer" is a bit of common animal psychology that shouldn't be missed.

There's a womanly way to train one's dog. "Lipstick and the Leash: Dog Training a Woman's
Way" discusses how a woman can use their own ways to train a dog to be a more well behaved
member of the family. Being firm with one's dog is an effective way to train them to behave;
begging and pleading with one's dog almost always fails. Straightforward and wise advice for all
dog owners enhanced with extra woman's-perspective tips, "Lipstick and the Leash" is a wise and
much recommended pick for pets and training collections.

The Sports Shelf

There are lessons to be learned from tiny balls, a bag of clubs, and goofy hats. "Inside, Outside,
and On the Ropes" is a memoir of eight-time PGA Tour winner Keith Gockenbach who recalls
his victories and failures out on the green, sharing his experience. Touching on life and what it's
like to be pushing into the best of the best. For fans of the game of golf or sports memoirs in
general, "Inside, Outside, and On the Ropes" is a wise and much recommended read for
community library collections.

Muscle plays a major role in endurance, and it needs to be maintained. "Weight Training for
Triathlon: The Ultimate Guide" is a guide for those who want to train their bodies for the long
endeavor of the triathlon, where speed, endurance, and toughness will all be put to the extreme.
Weight training can prepare muscles for the long enduring stress for the hours test that is the
triathlon. "Weight Training for Triathlon" is a must for anyone who is trying to prepare
themselves for this competition.

What does the next season of baseball hold for fans? "2012 Baseball Forecaster: and
Encyclopedia of Fanalytics" is a top pick for fans of the ball game who take their game seriously,
as a typical superfan or whose second pastime is fantasy baseball. With statistics from debuting
rookies to the long standing GMs ans their impact, "2012 Baseball Forecaster" is an absolute
must for anyone who wants a complete and comprehensive read on the many details of the ball
game, highly recommended.

The Writing/Publishing Shelf

All a writer needs to do to write is write. "Shut Up & Write" is an inspirational writing guide as
Judy Bridges urges writers to pick up their pens and go along the way and piece together what
they want out of their writing, as she critiques the values and methods to writing groups,
publishing, the methods of writing, and much more. For those looking for that spice to get
writing, "Shut Up & Write" is a strong pick, not to be overlooked.

The Buddhist Studies Shelf

What drives us to create? Grounded in Buddhist meditation practice, "Mind Work: Shedding
Delusions on the Path to the Creative Core" discusses the path to creativity and the many routes
we take as people towards it in trying to gain a more complete understanding of our world. An
assortment of essays that ponder the nature of thought and death, "Mind Work" presents much to
think about for those who are following their own path to creativity in life.

The Jobs/Careers Shelf

Breaking in is always the toughest step. "Gigs: A Beginner's Guide to Playing Music Jobs" is a
guide to getting started as a professional musician, a task which leaves many remaining amateur.
From making the connections needed to get jobs, working out problems as they come, starting
small, and picking up spontaneous jobs, "Gigs" is an invaluable tool for those who want to make
their living doing what they love - playing music.

The Christian Studies Shelf

Accepting perfection is not possible is the first step to creating a better life. "Reasons for Hope"
is an inspirational Christian living read from Carl Kerby, who seeks to advise readers to pick up
hope for themselves once more and use it to piece together their life once more. Stating that one
must use their faith in God to make a mosaic of life of morality, spirituality, and how one can
help the world. "Reasons for Hope" is a fine pick with plenty to consider for Christian self-help
collections.

The Humor Shelf

Obama 2012 Slogans Rewritten is a jaunty, tongue-in-cheek political humor book by devoted
mother and firmly anti-Obama conservative author Janie Johnson. Johnson has cleverly twisted
dozens of Obama's most popular campaign slogans into statements that she believes are
decidedly more representative of Obama's political policies (hint: it's not sunshine and kittens).
Her witticisms include "You can depend on us to keep our Socialist boot on the necks of
successful businesses!", "It's not our runaway spending that is at issue - the real problem is that
Republicans won't raise taxes to pay for it!", and "Union thugs - we prefer to call them
community organizers!" Snarky yet passionate, Obama 2012 Slogans Rewritten most definitely
lives up to its title and is as sure to provoke conservative smirks as it is to raise liberal hackles!

The Metaphysical Studies Shelf

The Zeta Message: Connecting All Beings in Oneness is the true story of two Australian
women's experiences with Grey alien visitors, also known as "Zeta Reticulans". In the course of
their contact, both women learned that they were themselves Grey aliens in their previous lives,
when their disc crashed in the American southwest. Their life experiences, and the wisdom
learned from interactions with Zeta elders, are related in this engrossing narrative of interspecies
extraterrestrial contact, teaching, and ultimately understanding. The Zeta Message is a choice
pick especially recommended for metaphysical and extraterrestrial studies shelves.

Part of the "Alien Log" series, The Science Behind Alien Encounters is a broad-ranging
discussing of ufology, seeking to explain the testimony of those who witnessed phenomena of
possibly alien origin through classical physics and relativity. Chapters cover Sumerian
knowledge, the alien connection to the Great Pyramid of Giza, why UFOs crash, and more, even
how the Universe itself began. A handful of black-and-white diagrams enhance this thoughtful
cross-examination. "In a landmark case back in 1961, Betty and Barney Hill were abducted.
Under hypnosis, Betty Hill produced a star chart which she said described where her abductors
came from. Years later, Marjorie Fish, from the Ohio State University, took that star chart and
determined that her abductors may have come from Zeta 1 & 2 Reticuli. These stars are
yellow-orange stars like our Sun and are only about 40 light years away... ETs can probably live
as long as they want and therefore time has little meaning for them."